Hey Mark, when we were just there we were based in Miraflores, very nice area. We were staying about a 10 min. walk from the Parque Del Amore. That walk along the coast is spectacular as you found out. We were told is is usually overcast with that mist all the time due to the Pacific and the altitude combination. That pic of the resturant out on the breakwall in the ocean, I wondered how many times it has had to be rebuilt after the storms. Keep on enjoying Lima as you have much to experience yet in Peru.

Hey, Mark, just in case--I for one, and I presumably there are others, am very much interested in the various travel logistics and other details--border crossings, lodgings, prices, etc.--things that make traveling and living/visiting there different than home. I think those are just as much a part of the travel experience as the scenery and food, e.g.. Don't ever not elaborate on those things because you think you might bore us with such details. Cheers.

Don't ever not elaborate on those things because you think you might bore us with such details. Cheers.

Thanks. I try to include these details and the experiences because they are certainly a big part of riding in foreign countries. Sometimes they are easy and sometimes they just take time.

I have started working on trying to figure out about boats to Antarctica, routes, last minute boats booking etc. It takes time to search the web, find helpful and informative people etc. But as I work at it and find the resources, I will share them for sure.

Also talk about money and costs so that others have an idea what to expect!

Lima is a large city, and I have had stuff to do, like my Brazil Visa, BMW service, Laundry etc. It is one of the stops on the way that you feel like just relaxing and not rushing about trying to see things. So much of the journey is seeing things outside of the big city at least for me.

At breakfast this was the placemat......... Like it!

But I did do a tour on the double decker to see a bit of the city, with Jordan and Anne which was fun. Then last night we took a cab to the "Magic Fountains" in central Lima.

Here they are in the "tunnel of water" Very cool colors and was fun to walk through the large park.

And more fountains before we reach the main attraction.

Saw several young girls dressed up for photos, and posing by the fountains. Assume it was Quinceanera

Then the main fountain with a laser show...

This morning I was just taking a walk down by the ocean, Parque Amour.

Your high above the ocean looking out to the west. Has been cloudy since I got here. Getting anxious to ride on.

Nice views.

Lots of surfers taking advantage of the breakers.

Then at the appointed time, I walked back to the Brazilian Embassy. Hoping that they would have my visa done otherwise I would have a whole 5 more days as next week as a holiday Monday and Tuesday. Was anxious, But It was ready! OK. Ready to depart Lima in the AM!! Great!!

WOW! 5 days... that's great!!!
Throttlemeister was told it would take 15 working days in the Brazil Embassy in Caracas, he then went to the Brazil Embassy in Bogota and they did it in 10 working days...

Hey! maybe as you move south, it takes less time? Maybe in Tierra del Fuego they give the visa on the spot?

Great to see you didn't have to wait that long and you can continue on your ride.

The countdown begins, I think IIRC you have 90 days to enter Brazil once you get your Visa. I think I would go ahead a do a border run while you are nearer Brazil in Boliva or Peru so you don't have to worry about crossing over in time when you are way down South. Once its validated with the first crossing you are good for 10 years

I was ready to go home in early June but still had to go to Brazil to take care of the Visa and ended up with more trouble after that

Btw I left my passport at the Brazillian Consulate in Bogota so long they thought I was dead I was just having too much fun in Colombia